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H1 Steel Review: What You Need to Know
Every knife enthusiast strives to have the perfect knife – a knife that never rusts or stains and is reliable in every situation. While the “ultimate” knife does not exist, knives made from H1 steel are handy enough for most…
X50CrMoV15 Steel Review – Best Steel For Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Throughout the past few decades, knife makers have used dozens of steel grades and even non-steel materials like granite in manufacturing multipurpose and kitchen knives. However, no material out there has it all; the user still has to compromise on…
5160 Stainless Steel: Is it Good for Knives?
5160 is something of famous steel — many people who don’t know much of knives would have heard of 5160. That’s because 5160 is actually not a “knife steel†per se, it’s most commonly used in the construction of swords,…
1084 Steel Review: Is it Good for Knives?
If you’re in the market for a great beginner knife, you’ve almost certainly come across 1084 Steel. Often hailed as the perfect beginner-steel, 1084 offers lots of impressive capabilities at a reasonable budget price. But 1084 isn’t the only great…
EN45 High Carbon Steel – Depth Review
For ages, sword manufacturers have tested out dozens of materials in their designs. One popular material that’s still used to this day is EN45 high carbon steel. If you’re a sword enthusiast, you’ve probably come across a sword made of…